In a video posted this Friday, March 22, the Princess of Wales revealed that she had cancer and had started chemotherapy. An announcement that caused a wave of emotion.
Earthquake in the United Kingdom. In a video posted this Friday, March 22, the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton revealed that she had cancer and had started chemotherapy.
After her abdominal operation in mid-January, “tests revealed the presence of cancer,” she explained, without specifying the nature of the disease. “I am now at the start of treatment” of chemotherapy, added the Princess of Wales. King Charles III, who acceded to the throne in September 2022, was also diagnosed with cancer in early February.
A few minutes after its announcement, the first reactions of support appeared, first with that of the British King Charles III, also suffering from cancer. Buckingham Palace has released a statement confirming that the King has been in close contact with the Princess of Wales in recent weeks.
“He is proud of Kate for her courage in speaking out as she did,” the palace said, “The King and Queen will continue to offer their love and support to the entire family.”
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, for his part, wished the princess a “full and speedy” recovery.
“Terrible news”
“We are extremely sad to learn this news,” said the White House spokesperson, wishing the princess “a complete recovery.” “This is terrible news,” commented Karine Jean-Pierre, calling for “respect for the privacy” of the Princess of Wales and her family.
In her video, Kate Middleton assures that she is “fine” and asks for respect for her private life. “It took us a while to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis,” her three children with Prince William, she said.
“As I told them, I am doing well, and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal,” she added, saying she hopes the public will understand that “we need time, space and privacy while I continue my treatment.